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4177 Night Heron Cottage by Akers Ellis Rentals

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Screened porch
Screened porch
Screened porch
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61303 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Night Heron Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

4177 Night Heron Cottage by Akers Ellis Rentals

RBL21-000084
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 3, the maximum allowed occupancy is 6, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 3.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental offers three bedrooms and bathrooms, scenic wooded views, and a lovely screened porch. The cottage is about a 7-minute walk to the beach.

Upon entering the living room, you will immediately notice the lovely wooded views through the rear sliding glass doors. The living room features plenty of seating, a flat-screen TV, a dining table with seating for six, and access to the screened porch. The fully equipped eat-in kitchen has a table with seating for four, a breakfast bar with seating for two, and plenty of counter space to prepare your vacation meals.

The first bedroom offers a king-sized bed, flat-screen TV, access to the balcony, and an attached bathroom with a shower/tub combo. The second bedroom has a queen-sized bed, a flat-screen TV, and an attached bathroom with a spacious vanity and walk-in shower. The third and final bedroom (not pictured, photos will be available soon) has two twin sized beds, a flat-screen TV, and an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests will appreciate the added convenience of a third bathroom. This is a feature not found in most Night Heron cottages which typically have only two bathrooms.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Kiawah from the cottage's deck, balcony, or screened porch. The screened porch has a sofa, side chairs, and a ceiling fan to keep comfortable during the summer months.

The cottage is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet. TV's are streaming only, with YouTube TV.

Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! The credit amount for this property is $250. You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, and more – the choice is yours!

During your stay on Kiawah Island, be sure to enjoy biking on the 30 miles of flat bike trails, golfing on one of five world-class courses, playing tennis, crabbing, fishing, swimming, and boating. Many families also enjoy the kids’ camp and nature programs at Night Heron Park.

Kiawah Island is about 40 minutes from historic Charleston, famous for incredible shopping, galleries, antique stores, museums, the South Carolina Aquarium, horse-drawn carriage rides, historic landmarks, and sumptuous dining.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is 4177 Night Heron Cottage by Akers Ellis Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 4177 Night Heron Cottage by Akers Ellis Rentals?

As of 6 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4177 Night Heron Cottage by Akers Ellis Rentals on 15 May, 2026 start from S$353, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 4177 Night Heron Cottage by Akers Ellis Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4177 Night Heron Cottage by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4177 Night Heron Cottage by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4177 Night Heron Cottage by Akers Ellis Rentals located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Night Heron Park and Kiawah Island Beach. Turtle Point Golf Course and Osprey Point are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family of 5- we loved our stay! Excellent location and we walked to Night Heron Park many times. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Night Heron Villas

The Villa was in a perfect location and was very spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

8/10 Good

Catrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Kiawah

The property is clean, safe, and quiet. Close to the Nest and a great park. And of course, all of the golf courses within the gates of Kiawah at a very fair price.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have to opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property in convenient location

Property was well described. Great location and close proximity to the pool, playground, beach, market, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan and Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

This 3 bedroom worked out great for our group of 4. It is centrally located with only a 5 min walk to the beach. Property was clean and furnished with towels, toilet paper, paper towel and kitchen towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kiawah Half Marathon

What a perfect location to stay before running the Kiawah Island Half Marathon. Communication was excellent. We especially love the digital lock. Akers just emailed us our code, and all we had to do was show up at the property at/after 4 pm. No other check in process. The house was clean and beautiful. If only we had more time to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Labor Day Weekend Stay

We had a wonderful time in Kiawah and really enjoyed the beautiful cottage. It was well furnished with an updated decor. The welcome package of two hats and 3 pounds of local delicious coffee was a generous touch. The screened porch was a great place to hang out with family. Our only issue was a little rodent visitor who got into our bread that was out on a counter over night. We had to put all food in the refrigerator or cabinet and sealed in baggies.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry to hear of any issues experienced with your rental at the end of the summer. We are always more than happy to address anything reported to us as soon as we are notified. It does not appear that we were made aware of this issue during your stay. I can advise that the property has undergone routine pest control since your stay and that nothing further has been reported.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Susie O.

Nice home but rodent issue

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home would have been nice, however, there was a hole in the porch screen, unbeknown to us, and unfortunately a rat got the cottage.This put a damper on the end of our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! Please again accept our apologies for any issues experienced during your stay. As you stated, and from our records, it seems that a small one came through a hole in the screen and through the sliding door when it was open. It has since been located and removed. We appreciate you letting us know as soon as you noticed an issue so we were able to address it right away. The hole in the screen has also been patched to avoid any reoccurrence of this issue.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family vacation!

We had a wonderful time in Kiawah! The location of this property is perfect- walking distance to the beach and playground for the kids, and also great for the miles of bike trails. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, plates, cups, utensils. The $250 credit that is offered for beach gear came in handy, except we wished there was a wagon rental available or provided so that we could haul all of that gear to the beach! We ended up driving it there, as there is ample parking near the beach. Some things that could use fixing up are that there are no lights on the stairs going up to the front door or underneath the driveway. It was very dark and so easy to trip going up, especially if you have small children like I did. All of the other properties seemed to have functioning stair lights. Also, the bottom step on the stairwell was loose. Overall, wonderful house and easy check in with speedy responses from the property manager. Would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed this property and your stay with us! I have passed your comments regarding the stairs to our property management team to investigate and address as needed. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely respite in the woods

This is a lovely space - we had a group of 4 friends renting (3 rooms) and love the fact that there were three bathrooms! Gave everyone their space. The screened in porch is a fabulous aspect of the house - great place for a morning coffee, a nap, a read, or after dinner chatter. Lots of bird chatter to delight you. Check in was super easy, the responsiveness of the management team was phenomenal. I noted at check in that we were surprised there was no wine opener in the house and within the hour someone showed up and dropped one off! That leads to my only small issue with the house - the kitchen is not overly well stocked (certainly better than some rentals but could be better). We love to cook and stay in on our trips and would have loved a few more bowls, a decent cutting knife and some wine glasses. One other note for management- the ceiling fans in the bedroom are quite loud and not usable at night. That aside, this a great house - clean, quick 2-3 minute ride to the beach and a great place to hang out. I would stay here again and highly recommend for groups of 4-6 people.m, especially couples.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! I sent your comments to our team so they may ensure the kitchen it properly stocked for future guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

jaye m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing accomodations

Bad start: the place was dirty. There is a long list of details that made us feel un-welcome and angry. The unit could have been wonderful except that so many things were wrong. Our complaints, however were addressed promptly, if incompetently. One example: the back porch, (which comes across in the photos as a lovely place), was, like the rest, very dirty. The people who came to clean powerwashed the room very thoroughly then left everything, the floor, the carpet the chairs and the seat cushions soaking wet. That pretty room was unuseable for the next two days. Cracks in much of the woodwork - crumbling drywall on all the bathroom ceilings, (mold?) rotten wood on the porch outside the master bedroom. Then, the manager offers us a 10% discount if we rent a place next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
We are truly sorry to hear of your continued disappointment. I see here that each of the matters brought to our attention were addressed promptly as you mentioned. Regrettably, the only way to thoroughly clean exterior areas is to have them power washed. This service was scheduled and completed, and will leave areas (especially exterior linens) wet as there is no way to dry them afterward. I can confirm that our team did not find any evidence of mold in the home. We do take feedback very seriously and work diligently to improve our service and properties for guests. We are sorry that this was not entirely satisfactory for your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

william d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay for 3 couples

This was an ideal location....5 min walk to the beach and bike rideable to freshfields restaurants and stores. Overall we had a nice experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Troy Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kiawah

Area was incredible. Would need to get used to all the bugs for sure, inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Definite problems with Property Management

We arrived on Monday and found one of the stairs leading up to the cottage had a large hole in it and the bottom stair was wobbly, as well as the left hand railing. I immediately reported to rental company and they said they knew about the situation as someone had inspected the day before and it would be repaired the next day. At 3:00 the next day nothing had been done so I called again. I was told someone came but had to leave and get the right wood to repair. The repair person would be back the next morning (Wednesday). We had my parents with us and this was a dangerous situation for all of us, much less 2 elderly people! Someone finally came late Wednesday and repaired the hole by replacing the board and added screws to bottom stair only after we brought that to his attention as he was about to leave. Nothing done to the railing. The cottage inside is really nice and seems to be well kept. It’s unfortunate and incomprehensible that the stairs were in such terrible and dangerous condition and not addressed before our arrival. There’s just no excuse. We enjoyed the inside of this beautiful cottage and the communication with the rental company before we arrived was good. However, we are very disappointed with how this problem was handled during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. From our records and communication I do see that the property manager noticed an area of rot on the step very shortly before your arrival. He went that evening to get materials to replace that, but found when he went to do so that it was not the correct size. He went back out that even to get the correct materials. The following day that was repaired, and as you stated, he tightened another area that was pointed out to him at that time. Regrettably, nothing regarding the railing was ever advised to us until this review. That has now been rectified as well. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. As in this case, we do make every effort to address any issues as soon as we see or are made aware of them. We hope that you enjoyed your time on the island regardless!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent stay

clean, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Madeline C.

Very comfortable rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. Many family activities. Our son visiting from Portland Oregon so we did family time we rented bicycles and beach chairs
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Great!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our week at 4177 Night Heron. Everything was clean and the kitchen was well-stocked. The location is an easy walk to the beach and Night Heron Park. Couldn’t ask for more.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

John R.

Good For Price/Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location, good size, well-stocked kitchen. Inside was clean and somewhat updated. Downsides: the place had a foul odor that Akers attempted to address with limited success through generic air deodorizers. Like a lot of units in August, there was water damage/minor leaking on the ceiling. However, minimal mildew around vents. An ant issue was addressed by Akers providing Terro, otherwise relatively few bugs. Outside and screened porch need power wash. Front deck rail is unstable in places.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate you reporting these issues when they arose so we could make our best effort to promptly address them. Please again access our apologies for any inconvenience to your stay. I have passed you full comments to our team to ensure that each item has been investigated and addressed accordingly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nostalgia

We’ve been coming to Kiawah for over 30 years and Night Heron cottages have been a part of the fun since the beginning
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Kiawah

Lovely location only a 5 minute walk to the beach. Great that each bedroom had a bathroom. Also the screened in porch was lovely and felt like you were in a tree house with all the lovely vegetation and trees. I noticed some other properties did have a gas grill outside and that would be a nice addition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

First time at Kiawah

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location
Verified

8/10 Good

Geralyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in a great neighborhood close to the beach

Very clean home, great location. Love the 3rd bathroom. Management company was very responsive. The only reason for the 4 stars versus 5 is that, we had one sliver of soap for each bathroom, two bath towels per person for the week, one kitchen towel for the whole week, 3 dishwasher pods for a whole week and they seriously need a knife sharpener because the knives were dangerously dull. All things that are easily corrected. As soon as I called they had more supplies within an hour. I am confident that they will do a better job of stocking the house in the future. Very nice house, I’d stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Great house and location! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Wonderful Property!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for a week during the PGA Championship. Perfect location, comfortable, and clean. I am extremely picky about cleanliness and this property did not disappoint. We will definitely stay here again!

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